Japanese maple

American  

noun

1. a small, graceful maple tree, Acer palmatum, of Korea and Japan, having small, purple flowers, the foliage turning bright red in autumn.

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Etymology

Origin of Japanese maple

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

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Japanese maple

After the Martinezes moved in, they received a letter from one of the original owners’ sons regarding the property’s Japanese maple trees.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2024

Q: The mature Japanese maple in my yard was just starting to leaf out when the April freeze hit.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 7, 2022

Q: I’m weeding under a Japanese maple, and in the soil is what looks like white dusty mold or mildew.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 7, 2022

“We designed an outdoor living room around the Japanese maple tree in front that connects with glass walls to the indoor living room straight through to the screened porch at the back of the house.”

From Washington Post ● Dec. 1, 2021

I walked past the mountain laurels and the Japanese maple, up the bluestone steps of Morrie’s house.

From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom